A 36-year-old trader, Ruth Arthur, alias Amina, has been granted bail by the Enchi District Magistrate Court after being accused of unlawfully entering her ex-lover’s home, setting his belongings on fire, and stealing cash.
The accused pleaded guilty with an explanation to charges of unlawful entry, causing damage, and stealing, and was granted bail in the sum of GH₵30,000 with two sureties.
Initially, the presiding judge, Mr. Lawrence Buanor-Buer, intended to proceed with sentencing after Ruth’s guilty plea. However, after listening to her explanation, the court reversed its decision and opted to grant her bail.
According to the prosecution, led by General Sergeant Stephen Offei Asante, the complainant, David Anni, alias Nana Atopah, is an Okada rider based in Amonie in the Aowin Municipality. The accused, Ruth, also resides in the same community.
The prosecution explained that Ruth and David had been in a relationship for two years, but after the tragic loss of their two-month-old child, Ruth’s family objected to their relationship, leading to their separation.
On March 3, 2025, while the complainant was attending his brother’s wedding, he received a distressing call from his friend, Akwasi, informing him that Ruth had unlawfully entered his room and deliberately set his belongings on fire. Upon rushing home, the complainant discovered that his room had been forcibly broken into, and his savings of GH₵22,000 were missing.
Further inspection revealed extensive damage to his property, including a 32-inch Hisense flat-screen television, a Binatone standing fan, Sony speakers, a master decoder, and a double-bed mattress.
The accused allegedly destroyed several items in the kitchen, including a container drum, bringing the total estimated cost of the damage to GH₵27,019.
Following a formal complaint, the police accompanied the complainant to the crime scene, where they observed that a double-bed mattress and other personal belongings had been partially burnt.
During police interrogation, Ruth admitted to the offense in her caution statement.
The case has been adjourned, and Ruth is expected to reappear in court for further proceedings.
